, 1887-12-01
GERMANY,
OPENING OF THE REIcnsrAG.

| OPENING OF THE REiCHsrAG.
BERLIN, Nov. 2i-The Reichstag was
opened to-day. Minister Won Boettichei
read the speech from the throne. The
speech was substantially as follows: Ger
many in her foreign policy has successfully
' endeavorsd to strengthen the peace of Flu.
rope by the cultivation Of friendly relations
| with all of the powers by treaties and alli-
ances, aiming to avert the danger of war
to jointly oppose any unjust attacks Ger.
| many has no aggressive tendencies. She
has no wants to be satisfied through vic.
| torious wars An unchristian disposition
to surprise neighboring peoples is foreign
! to German nature and to the constitution
OF the empire. The military organization
| OF the country Is not calculated to disturb
the peace Of her neighbors by arbitrary at
| tacks. Germany is strong In parrying sur
| prises and in defending her independence.
She wishes to become so strong that she
can face with comp0sure every danger. The
resumption of the Reichstag comes at a scri-
Gus time. The grave complaint with which
the crown prince has been visited fills the
mind, not only of the emperor, but also
OF his august allies and the whole of Ger
many with anxious care. Nothing that
human science and knowledge and careful
tending can do will be left undone. Our
ewes and prayers, however, are directed
toward God, whose DEGREES rule the dest.
nies OF nations as well as that of individual
man. There has been gratifying improve.
ment In the fnaucial condition OF the
country and il is expected next year to
show "A surplus of nearly 10000, 900 marks
Bills will be introduced abolishing COM
pulsory contributions on the part of olli-
GERS to the widows and orphrns fund, in
creasing corn duties, modifying the land
and landstrun system, so II will be consid'
erably strengthened, in relation to insur-
ance of artisans, in cases of old age, and
sickness modifying the friendly societies
law with regard to the sale of wine, tempo
rarly prolonging the Austro' German treaty,
and ratifying treaties of commerce with
some American states
one hundred and fifty members were
present. The places reserved for members
of the court were not occupied. In the
diplomatic gallery there were only few
military attaches, but the public galleries
were crowded. At noon the members of
the Bundesrath entered the Whitehall,
which was illuminated, and took positions
on the left side of the throne. During the
reading of the speech Minister Non Boettes.
cher was often interrupted by applause and
enthusiastic cheers At the close Herr Non
Boettescher having declared the Reichstag
open, Herr Weddeil Pcrsdorff, president ef
the body, called for cheers for the emper-
or, which were given with enthusiasm.
The president in his opening address,
alluded to the serious nature of the crown
prince and the grief of the country over
his fate. Anxiety concerning his condition
,,n1n5 Mor,hors Weld ;oi, v,i,h tLa
president in expressing their sorrow, and
declaring that they placed their confidence
in Gods grace and mercy. He asked au-
thority to convey these sentiments to the
EN- perur aud to send the following telegram
to the crown prince:
''rhe Reichstag in profound reverence
and cordial love thinks of your imperial
highness. May God protect your precious
life aud preserve it for the salvation of the
FatherIand"
The deputies listened to the address
standing and unanimously approved the
presidents suggestions
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George III. Peudleton, United States minis.
ter, presided
Pendleton, in his speech referred in very
feeling terms to the crown prince, remark
ing that there were no hnman Ills which
nuihuh syInPalny was uhaoie TO aileVlate.
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secretary OF the american Iegatio N, II was
unanimously resolVeo 10 sehu the Following
telegram 10 the crown prince.
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